City of Omaha Council approves flood funding and street improvements

The City Council of the City of Omaha approved ordinances during its October 20, 2026, meeting, including funding for flood mitigation and the creation of a new street improvement district. According to public notices, some of the ordinances passed with a 5-0 vote.

Among the approved measures, the council authorized a partnership with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resource District (PMRNRD) for the Cole Creek Flood Mitigation Program. The agreement allows the Finance Department to receive a 50% cost share from the PMRNRD, which is not to exceed $800,000 in additional funding through 2029, to support stream stabilization and flood mitigation near Hillside Drive.

Council Establishes Street Improvement District for Shirley Circle

The council passed Ordinance No. 44839 to establish Street Improvement District No. 2026-01. This project involves paving in portland cement concrete, curbing, grading, and storm sewer service for Shirley Circle, extending from South 80th Street east to its terminus.

Council Approves Redevelopment Agreement for 2501 Center Street

The council also approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Agreement with 2501 Centerowner LLC for a site at 2501 Center Street.

Upcoming Public Hearings

The City Council is scheduled to meet on October 27, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. in the Legislative Chambers of the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center. According to notices from the City Clerk, the agenda includes public hearings for the following:

A TIF Redevelopment Project Plan for Puritan Manufacturing at 1302 Grace Street to expand metal fabrication operations, authorizing up to $423,477 in TIF.
A TIF Redevelopment Agreement for 1053 Park Avenue, LLC to construct a four-story affordable senior living apartment building, authorizing up to $660,785 in TIF.
A purchase order for Midwest Laboratories, Inc. for estimated annual lab testing of wastewater, soil, and other samples totaling $89,103.44 from 2027 through 2029.
Rezoning requests for properties at 804 North 143rd Court and 805 North 143rd Plaza, as well as 6402 North 71st Street.

The City Council will not meet on November 17, 2026.